A s left-handed starter Scott Kazmir left Wednesday night s start against the Yankees after three innings having allowed just one unearned run.

Kazmir was pulled after suffering left triceps tightness, replaced by reliever Evan Scribner. He d thrown three innings, allowed two hits and a walk. The only run off him came after an error by third baseman Brett Lawrie.

The Oakland starter has had this kind of trouble before, and generally hasn t missed much time. As Wednesday was his final start before the four-day All-Star break, Kazmir could get as many as 10-12 days off, if he needed the time.

Seeing Kazmir leave the game early was a problem for the A s, not just because his. 2.56 ERA is sixth in the American League. The A s bullpen has been problematic, and Scribner gave up a game-tying homer to the first man he faced, Mark Teixeira.

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